Assembled aerobic exercising step

ABSTRACT

An assembled aerobic exercising step includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a front plate, a rear plate, a first lateral plate and a second lateral plate. These plates are assembled to form a box-like structure that has an internal storage space. The top plate is movably disposed on the first lateral plate and the second lateral plate. Each plate has a supporting portion. There are a handle and rollers for the user to drag it easily. It is easy to use, good-looking and compact. It can be assembled and disassembled. Many articles can be stored inside this invention. And, the user can drag it easily.

BACKGROUND OF INVENTION

[0001] 1. Field of the Invention

[0002] This invention relates to an assembled aerobic exercising step.Especially, it relates to an assembled aerobic exercising step that canstore many articles inside and can be dragged by a user's hand easily.Therefore, it is easy to use, good-looking and compact. It can beassembled and disassembled. Many articles can be stored inside thisinvention. And, the user can drag it easily.

[0003] 2. Description of the Prior Art

[0004] Referring to FIG. 1, it is a typical aerobic exercising step 80.It is a box-like structure. Its height is roughly equal to the height ofa stair. Its width is slightly larger than the width of a person'sshoulder. Thus, it can be used as a step for aerobic exercise.

[0005] As shown in FIG. 2, it is another kind of traditional aerobicexercising step 90. It includes a flat pad portion 91 and a pair ofsupporting blocks 92. In which, the bottom surface of the flat pad 91has two recessed portions for engaging with these two supporting blocks92.

[0006] When a user exercises on the aerobic exercising step 80 as shownin FIG. 1, this user usually needs to hold other auxiliary devices, suchas dumbbell, jump rope, gripping exerciser, etc. These auxiliary devicescan significantly increase the variety and amusement of the aerobicexercise. However, the user has to carry these devices by one or morebags. It is possible that the user should bring the dumbbell on one dayand bring the jump rope on another day. Hence, the user might forget tobring the correct auxiliary device. And, after using one of theauxiliary devices, it cannot be stored inside the step immediately.

[0007] So, the disadvantages and problems can be summarized as follows.

[0008] (1) The related auxiliary devices, clothing, shoes, and towelscannot be stored inside the step. All these articles must be stored inmany bags. Thus, it is not convenient to carry them.

[0009] (2) When the user needs to move this step, the user has to liftup and hold it by both hands. If it is too heavy, it will make the userfeel exhausted.

[0010] (3) It cannot be manufactured as a do-it-yourself (or brieflycalled DIY) product that can be assembled or disassembled by the user.

[0011] Thus, it is desirable to invent a new product for solving theabove-mentioned disadvantages and problems.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

[0012] The primary object of this invention is to provide an assembledaerobic exercising step. It is easy to use, good-looking and compact. Itcan be assembled and disassembled. Many articles can be stored insidethis invention.

[0013] The second object of this invention is to provide an assembledaerobic exercising step. The user can drag it easily.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014]FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a traditional aerobic exercisingstep;

[0015]FIG. 2 is a perspective view of another traditional exercisingstep;

[0016]FIG. 3 is a perspective of this invention;

[0017]FIG. 4 is a perspective view of this invention when the top plateis opened;

[0018]FIG. 5 is an exploded view of the invention;

[0019]FIG. 6 is another perspective view of this invention showing therollers;

[0020]FIG. 7 shows a user drags this invention; and

[0021]FIG. 8 is a perspective view of the second preferred embodiment ofthis invention.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

[0022] Referring to FIGS. 3 to 7, this invention relates to an assembledaerobic exercising step. It mainly comprises a box-like structure thatincludes a top plate 10, a bottom plate 20, a front plate 30, a rearplate 40, a first lateral plate 50 and a second lateral plate 60, aplurality of fixing elements 70, a plurality of supporting portions 32,42, 52, 62, a handle 53, and a plurality of rollers 63.

[0023] About the box-like structure, it includes a top plate 10, abottom plate 20, a front plate 30, a rear plate 40, a first lateralplate 50 and a second lateral plate 60. The top plate 10 issubstantially parallel to the bottom plate 20. The front plate 30 issubstantially parallel to the rear plate 40. And, the first lateralplate 50 is substantially parallel to the second lateral plate 60. Thetop plate 10, bottom plate 20, front plate 30, rear plate 40, firstlateral plate 50 and second lateral plate 60 have several assemblingholes 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61 respectively.

[0024] These fixing elements 70 (only one is shown in FIG. 5; the othersare omitted in this figure) can connect and engage the top plate 10, thebottom plate 20, the front plate 30, the rear plate 40, the firstlateral plate 50 and the second lateral plate 60 together via theassembling holes 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 61. Thus, it will form a box-likestructure having an internal storage space. The amount and specificposition of the fixing elements 70 and the assembling holes 11, 21, 31,41, 51, 61 can be modified. However, the top plate 10 is hinged on thefirst lateral plate 50 and the second lateral plate 60. So, the topplate 10 can be rotated up for putting some articles in the internalstorage space (or taking out). That is, the top plate 10 can be openedor closed.

[0025] The supporting portions 32, 42, 52, 62 are disposed on the frontplate 30, the rear plate 40, the first lateral plate 50 and the secondlateral plate 60 respectively. The supporting portions 32, 42, 52, 62contact with a bottom surface 13 (near its edges) of the top plate 10 soas to support a loading force applied on the top plate 10.

[0026] The handle 53 is disposed on an outer surface of the firstlateral plate 50.

[0027] The rollers 63 are disposed on an outer surface the secondlateral plate 60.

[0028] Furthermore, a pair of holding recesses 54, 64 disposed on thefirst lateral plate 50 and the second lateral plate 60 respectively.

[0029] In addition, a top surface 12 of the top plate 10 is disposedwith an anti-slip portion 121. The anti-slip portion 121 includes aplurality of small protrusions 122.

[0030] The operation modes of this invention includes:

[0031] (1) Disassembling mode. As shown in FIG. 5, this invention iscompletely disassembled. This invention can be packed into a smaller boxfor transportation or delivery. Or, it can be manufactured as ado-it-yourself (DIY) product that can be assembled by the user. Nomatter for the manufacturers or for the consumers, this invention isvery convenient.

[0032] (2) Exercising mode. After assembling this invention into acompact unit as shown in FIGS. 3, 4 or 8, the user can step on thisinvention as an aerobic exercising step. Usually, the height of thisinvention should be approximately equal to the height of a stair.Therefore, this invention can be used in a gym, in an aerobic classroom,or at home.

[0033] (3) Storage mode. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the aerobic exerciseoften needs to cooperate with other small auxiliary devices, such asdumbbell, jump rope, gripping exerciser, etc. Thus, it expands thevariety of aerobic exercise. Because there is an internal storage space,the user can put in the auxiliary devices, clothing, towel, shoes, etc.If the user wants to take one of them, the user just lifts up (or pullsout) the top plate 10. It is very convenient for storage.

[0034] (4) Dragging Mode. After finishing the aerobic exercise, the useronly needs to tilt this invention as shown in FIG. 7 and then holds thehandles 53. Thus, the user can easily drag this invention to move toother place. For a tired user, such design is quite considerable.

[0035] Of course, as shown in FIG. 8, this invention can be modifiedinto its second preferred embodiment. In which, the first lateral plate50 has a first sliding slot 55, and the second lateral plate 60 has asecond sliding slot 65. The top plate 10 has two opposite edges 14 forslidably engaging with the first slot 55 of the first lateral plate 50and the second slot 65 of the second lateral plate 60 so that the topplate 10 is horizontally slidable with certain distance. That is, thetop plate 10 can be opened or closed.

[0036] Above all, this invention not only can be used as an aerobicexercising step, but also has the following functions:

[0037] It can share the loading evenly. Due to these four supportingportions 32, 42, 52, 62 on the front plate 30, the rear plate 40, thefirst lateral plate 50, and the second lateral plate 60 respectively,they contact with the bottom surface 13 of the top plate 10. Hence, itwill share the loading force evenly. Even though a heavyweight userjumps on the top plate 10, the structure of this invention remains solidand compact.

[0038] It can be assembled or disassembled. Because this invention canbe disassembled, so it can be manufactured as a product that can beassembled by the user. All the parts of this invention can be packed tominimize its packing volume. Thus, it is very advantageous in packingand transportation.

[0039] It has an internal storage space. The user can put the auxiliarydevices, clothing, towel, and shoes into the internal storage space. Itis convenient for the aerobic exerciser. Particularly, for the one whooften practices or performs at different places, this invention canavoid the user to forget to bring some of the auxiliary devices.

[0040] It can easily drag to move. This invention has a handle 53 andseveral rollers 63. So, it can be tilted and then be dragged. It cansave the user's pulling force.

[0041] Of course, one or more rib portions (not shown) can be additionaldisposed on inner surfaces of these plates so that the overall structurecan be strengthened.

[0042] The above embodiments are only used to illustrate the presentinvention, not intended to limit the scope thereof. Many modificationsof the above embodiments can be made without departing from the spiritof the present invention.

I claim:
 1. An assembled aerobic exercising step comprising: a topplate, a bottom plate, a front plate, a rear plate, a first lateralplate and a second lateral plate, said top plate being substantiallyparallel to said bottom plate, said front plate being substantiallyparallel to said rear plate, and said first lateral plate beingsubstantially parallel to said second lateral plate; said top plate,said bottom plate, said front plate, said rear plate, said first lateralplate and said second lateral plate having several assembling holesrespectively; a plurality of fixing elements for connecting and engagingsaid top plate, said bottom plate, said front plate, said rear plate,said first lateral plate and said second lateral plate together via saidassembling holes, so as to form a box-like structure having an internalstorage space; said top plate is movably disposed on said first lateralplate and said second lateral plate; a plurality of supporting portionsdisposed on said front plate, said rear plate, said first lateral plateand said second lateral plate respectively, said supporting portionscontacting with a bottom surface of said top plate so as to support saidtop plate; a handle disposed on an outer surface of said first lateralplate; and a plurality of rollers disposed on an outer surface of saidsecond lateral plate.
 2. The assembled aerobic exercising step asclaimed in claim 1, wherein said top plate is hinged on said firstlateral plate and said second lateral plate and is rotatable withincertain angles.
 3. The assembled aerobic exercising step as claimed inclaim 1, wherein said first lateral plate has a first sliding slot, andsaid second lateral plate has a second sliding slot, said top platehaving two opposite edges for slidably engaging with said first slot ofsaid first lateral plate and said second slot of said second lateralplate so that said top plate is slidable within certain distance.
 4. Theassembled aerobic exercising step as claimed in claim 1, wherein a pairof holding recesses are disposed on said first lateral plate and saidsecond lateral plate respectively.
 5. The assembled aerobic exercisingstep as claimed in claim 1, wherein a top surface of said top plate isdisposed with an anti-slip portion, said anti-slip portion including aplurality of small protrusions.